Are old cars worth the money ?

Older cars are generally cool or at least intresting. However they tend to be expensive to fix, diffcult to keep running, heavy on gas and somewhat tedious to drive.Here is a pefect exampleThe Jaguar XJS V12, While it may be a good looking car, Its 6.0 V12 is a beast to keep running and all the electrics are as bad as can be

What do yall think are some old cars that are fun and intresting to own, but barely worth the effort ?
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Ferrari1:If it's old, I really like the older American classics ('69 Mustang) or the even older (1930s) Mercs and Rolls Royces and Bentleys.

They might be a bit hard to keep running, but if it's a timeless beauty the moment you start her up and she purrs, you know it's worth it.

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Hmmmm, The XJS is a looker and it makes a fantasic sound but its such a beast to keep running lol
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A freind of mine has a 6.0 V12 model and its a peice lol, The oil pan is as thin as paper and it bleeds fluid everyday.

The interior is great and the sound is aw inspiring but the engine is normally running on 10 clyinders cause 2 will decide to quit halfway through the trip lol
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An old Countach is a perfect example, They were junk when they were made and yet now a days they command 3 figure price tags
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Bellanca2112:I think they can be, but not if you intend to use one as your primary car, you know.

HAHA, Yeah Amen to that. An older Bentley would bankrupt you very quickly
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Cars from the mid and early 1980's and older are great as they are NOT infested with as many computer boards and garbage that will break...

The older Jag's from the early 1980's are classic to look at and fun to drive as are the older Alfa Romeo Verts...
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Obviously your not talking about a domestic. I have 2 and they are easy to work on and repair. Jaguars and exotics are always a problem, Porsche turbos of the 70s are a dream when performing right. That is when they are performing right.

I think that's why I like the SBC so much. The engine just makes sense, no wonder they have sold over 50 million of them and still have several crate engines for sale. I'm sorry you can make a daily driver out of them, especially if you have the right stuff in it to make it a daily driver.

ReaganLogan.:I would tend to say YES, as long as they are NOT computer laiden...

Cars from the mid and early 1980's and older are great as they are NOT infested with as many computer boards and garbage that will break...

The older Jag's from the early 1980's are classic to look at and fun to drive as are the older Alfa Romeo Verts...

Here is one that I think would be a hoot to own and drive. Even though parts are hard to find

What do you think of the XJS Sir ?
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Much old British stuff, for instance, was a nightmare when new. Ditto most of the fun Italian cars. Parts get difficult to find, knowledgable mechanics even more so, and it all costs a considerable amount.

I favor old American iron, circa 1970. There are kits for converting them to High Energy ignition that are very affordable, all kinds of ways to get performance and/or economy out of them, and parts are usually abundant and affordable. Another benefit is that most engine swaps within the brand are relatively easy, as long as you do your homework.
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Much old British stuff, for instance, was a nightmare when new. Ditto most of the fun Italian cars. Parts get difficult to find, knowledgable mechanics even more so, and it all costs a considerable amount.

I favor old American iron, circa 1970. There are kits for converting them to High Energy ignition that are very affordable, all kinds of ways to get performance and/or economy out of them, and parts are usually abundant and affordable. Another benefit is that most engine swaps within the brand are relatively easy, as long as you do your homework.

There are companys though that can modernize older cars, Give them new electrics, new engine bits. The whole work over package. That means your shockingly pretty and exotic V12 XJ from 1970 will actually start on a cold morning lol
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Much old British stuff, for instance, was a nightmare when new. Ditto most of the fun Italian cars. Parts get difficult to find, knowledgable mechanics even more so, and it all costs a considerable amount.

I favor old American iron, circa 1970. There are kits for converting them to High Energy ignition that are very affordable, all kinds of ways to get performance and/or economy out of them, and parts are usually abundant and affordable. Another benefit is that most engine swaps within the brand are relatively easy, as long as you do your homework.

A Mercury Couager from 67-69 would be fun to own, A Mark 2 Contintal would get you some serious attetntion and respect.Thats classic American iron for me
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